Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday: 6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 4:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days of Obligation

As Announced

Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Anointing of the Sick Any sick or hospitalized parishioner who is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick should contact the Parish Office.

Perpetual Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament Holy Family Chapel in the Holy Family Center.

Morning Prayer Monday—Friday at 6:30 a.m. in Church.

Devotions

The Holy Rosary: Recited before the 9:00 a.m. Mass daily.

Miraculous Medal Devotions: Every Tuesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.

Novena to Saint Joseph: Every Wednesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Every Thursday after the 9 a.m. Mass.

Litany to the Sacred Heart: First Friday of the month after the 9 a.m. Mass.

First Saturday Devotions: The First Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m.

Parish StaffParish StaffParish StaffParish Staff Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487

www.stjosephrc.org

332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor

Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar

Rev. John E. Donia Resident

Rev. Keith J. Chylinski Weekend Ministry

Deacon Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon

Deacon Edward R. Schiappa Permanent Deacon

Mr. Allen Austin Director of Youth Ministry

Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/ Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary

Mrs. Jo-Ann Funkhouser Bookkeeper

Ms. Lisa Grillo Elder Care Program Manager

Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist

Ms. Julie Wiant Business Manager

Ms. Jeannine Zack Administrative Assistant

SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool Phone: 610-269-8999 Fax: 610-269-2252

www.stjosephrc.org

Sister Catherine Irene, I.H.M. Principal

Sister Diane Licordare, I.H.M. Vice Principal

Mrs. Julie Fitzgerald Administrative Assistant

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www.stjosephrc.org

Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education

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484-593-4352

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 14, 2017

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY, MAY 13 5:00 PM Anthony & Vilma Sinski (30th Wedding Anniv)

SUNDAY, MAY 14 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Deceased Members of Trolio & Woodruff Families 9:00 AM Mary Viscusi & Bernice Ciesielka 10:30 AM Peter & Mary Short 12:00 PM Bonnie Calvey 4:00 PM Lucy Stefanelli

MONDAY, MAY 15 7:00 AM Michael & Betty Brennan 9:00 AM Helen & Peter Monzo

TUESDAY, MAY 16 7:00 AM Kevin J. Lyons 9:00 AM Florence & Tony Bartelmo

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 7:00 AM Michael Santiago 9:00 AM Joan Iandoli

THURSDAY, MAY 18 7:00 AM Jane Lanza 9:00 AM Nicola & Angela Formica

FRIDAY, MAY 19 7:00 AM Josephine Potosna 9:00 AM Chrisanne Zima

SATURDAY, MAY 20 8:00 AM Julia DiMartin (7th Anniversary)

SATURDAY, MAY 20 5:00 PM Margery G. Randall

SUNDAY, MAY 21 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Deceased Members of the Manetta & Pace Families 9:00 AM Gabriel Celii 10:30 AM Julia & Jim DiMartin 12:00 PM Filomena & Mauro Massimini 4:00 PM Frances M. Marvin

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died: Ruth Polchek Ruth Polchek Ruth Polchek Ruth Polchek

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children baptized last weekend.

ADRIANA MARIE DUNN, ROSE JOAN HANLEY, ABIGAIL JEANNE LESCH,

CAMRYN JAMES MCNEIL, HUDSON DANE MONTGOMERY,

HUGH ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY, ISABELLA VINCIGUERRA,

NATALIA VINCIGUERRA AND DAXTON CHRISTOPHER WIRTH. Parents of babies to be baptized are asked to please register for Pre-Jordan, a baptism preparation program at Saint Joseph Parish, recommended by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. You can find the class dates and register either online via our website or by filling out a form in the parish office or the Saint Katharine Drexel Room in church. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or KarenD@stjosephrc.org.

MARRIAGE

Couples planning to marry are asked to meet with their parish priest as soon as possible after their engagement and to enroll in a marriage-prep program (Pre-Cana) at least six months prior to the wedding. Our fall Pre-Cana date is being set. To be notified, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or

karend@stjosephrc.org.

�those who are sick: Sylvia Anderson, Frank Baker, Patrick Bonani, Philomena Bruno, Marcia Bukay, David & Connie Bull, Allison Carcella, Judy DiFonzo Cazillo, Marie Ciarlone, Virginia Cipriano, Dolly Colella, Anita Conant, John P. Conway, Baby Michael Corrigan, Jason Cozzone, John Cruice, Dominic D’Antonio, Floyd D’Ginto, Evelyn Dulik, Gladys Felice, Rob Gibson, Mark Gottman, Paul Grimm, Carrie Grosso, James Grottaglia, John Guttman, Phoebe Guyer, Paddy Hamilton, Cathie Harper, Ann Hauster, Ryan Hieb, Doreen Hindo, Brian Hughes, Joseph Huss, Dot Johnson, Joanne Leamy, Tucker King, Mark T. Klimowicz, Father Larry Kozak, David Kurtz, Joanne Leamy, Robert Mancuso, James Mascherino, Sr., Nicholas Massari, McBeth Family, David McFarland, Jim McGowan, Pat Melcher, Marena Marie Meyers, Bill Nangle, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Jordan Oddo, Anthony Olseski, Sue Patrick, Mimma Patrono, Florence Popadick, Eileen Posner, Grayson Pribish, Msgr. Joseph Rauscher, Lynn Reily, Sue Rizzo, David W. Rothhaar, Doreen & Don Sadowski, Christopher Sauk, Karen Sambuco, Doris Sauer, John Schreiber, Marie Scopa, Mildred Seeds, Margaret Shannon, Brian Sheehan, Laura Shorter, Baby Jessica Shue, Edward Smith, Peter Snyder, John Stagliano, Geri Talucci, Dee Taraschi, Jay Teti, Margaret Timothy, Andy Valenti, Reece Gabriel Weeks & Ronald Grant Zimmerman.

...those who are serving our country: Brandon W. A’Hara, Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Caytie Castells, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Ensign Morgan S. Dankanich, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Shane Desiderio, Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, Captain Joseph S. DiBerardinis, 1st Lt. Mark Edwards, Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Steven Houser, Jacob Hudson, Zachary Kish, Christopher J. Korpics, Mark T. Korpics, Peter Kurtz, Andy Landmesser, Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden, Krzysztof Malarz, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Major J. Kevin McKittrick, Pvt. Francis Misantone, 2nd Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, PFC Nicholas Odgers, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Lt. Ted Pease, Alex Rozon, 1st Lt. Eric F. Satterthwaite, Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Cmdr. Christopher Schwarz, Jr., Pvt. Nick Scott, Vincent E. Short, III, Jeremy Solnosky, Ryan Strehl, LTJG Sean Sweeney, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

TODAY’S READINGS

The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter can be found at #910 (A).

Names will be kept on the sick list for 3 months. Call the parish office to add/remove/re-add names.

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of the Deceased Members

of the Manetta & Pace Families

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Thomas J. Hynes, C.M.

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Dear Friends,

In today’s Gospel Reading, St. Thomas the Apostle questions Jesus and asks, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way? Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’.” We may recall that in last week’s Gospel, Jesus explained that He was the Gatekeeper, the Good Shepherd. Our readings on this Fifth Sunday point again to the Lord as our guide in life. It is worth noting that the early Church was called merely “The Way.”

The center of our lives should be Christ. Our work for Jesus and our love for others, no matter what our calling in life may be, should flow from this. When asked why she did what she did, St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) responded simply, “I do it for Jesus.”

Our First Reading continues what we have been hearing about the early Church throughout this Easter season. The developments reported today, however, are still significant to the Church today. What is reported is the appointment of Deacons as an order within the Church. Let us pray for our two permanent deacons, Deacon Jim and Deacon Ed as they assist our faith community as we also pray for our parishioner Matt Coyne as he continues to study to be ordained a deacon in the coming years.

The Second Reading is a continuation of what we have been hearing as it is drawn from the First Letter of St. Peter. If Jesus is indeed “the way” as explained in the Gospel today, then He needs to fulfill His role as the Cornerstone of the Church, and we need to recognize and acknowledge that. In a building and in its foundation, the cornerstone is the first stone placed, and everything after that is based upon it. Thus, as St. Peter indicates in his letter, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” But we need everyone to be a part of that building. With Jesus as our cornerstone we can build a magnificent spiritual house indeed.

In the Gospel, Jesus makes reference to His Father’s House, and prompts us to never forget that this is part of His sacrifice for us and His promise to us — that we have a place in Heaven. Our whole faith life is dependent upon this belief, and we are to especially consider this from Lent through Easter and into this Easter season.

Jesus again repeats to His followers that “…whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater

ones than these…” Jesus has expectations of us as Catholics and Christians. He expects us to continue His work. He points

out that He is leaving, but that we need to do even more. We are called to discipleship. We are called to be His followers.

The Lord is not asking us to be passive worshippers and observers, but to be active participants in the life of the Church and

in the world as Christians. Jesus wants a working Church and working participants in that Church. We are to be “living

stones.”

Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!

Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor

Change for Life

This Saturday and Sunday, May 13/14, after each Mass the Knights will hand out empty baby bottles with instructions.

Take one home, fill it with spare change & bring it back on Father's Day weekend June 17/18.

This is great for a child service project. Money collected will go towards covering the costs for our parish buses going to the 2017 "March for Life" in Washington DC in January. Extra money will go directly to local pro-life organizations in the area.

For questions, email Rick Carcella at carcella@comcast.net.

CYO FOOD DRIVE Members of the Saint Joseph Church CYO Program will be handing out food bags for their

Annual Food Drive this weekend, May 13 & 14. Please return your filled brown bags when you come to Mass Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21. All food items will be donated to the Lord’s Pantry in Downingtown. Please make

sure that all food items are non-perishable and are not

expired. Thank you for your generosity!

Happy Mother’s Day! “The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God “The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God “The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God “The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God

is the love of a mother.” is the love of a mother.” is the love of a mother.” is the love of a mother.” (St. Therese of Lisieux) (St. Therese of Lisieux) (St. Therese of Lisieux) (St. Therese of Lisieux)

Coffee and

Donuts Sponsored by the

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus cordially invite you to enjoy Catholic fellowship over Coffee, Juice and Donuts after the 10:30 a.m. Mass this Sunday, May 14 in the Cafeteria.

St. Joseph School

News

Penn Relays We congratulate all of our students who participated in the Penn Relays last week. They ran on Tuesday, a cold and rainy day! On Friday, our Senior Boys 4 x 100m relay team of Brendan Gallagher, Michael Loughlin, Vincent Schetroma, Max Tebbens, and Daniel Ward finished 5th overall in the finals, cutting a half-second off their previous time. We are proud of you and that was such an accomplishment by our relay team!!

Bishop Shanahan Art Show We congratulate our students who will have their art work displayed at the Bishop Shanahan Art Show next week: Jack Porter, Monica Morys, Autumn Bryan, Jacob Watson, and Reaghan Stewart. Thank you to Mrs. Geiling for guiding these fine artists and preparing their work for the show!

Congratulations! Congratulations to all of the St. Joseph School 2nd graders and parishioners who received their First Holy Communion! May Jesus always be the eternal food for your soul!

COMING SOON!

St. Joseph Parish

Monthly Magazine

Includes: • Parish news and events • Original content from renowned Catholic authors • Feature family highlight • Parish ministry highlight • Scripture reflections

Published by: Lighthouse Catholic Publishing

Sponsorship advertising space available!

Please call Mike Fontecchio at 484-612-5033 to set up an appointment and visit faithandfamily.pub to view a sample. Premium placement opportunities still available

Mike will be available after all masses next weekend, May 20 & 21 in the Saint John Neumann Room to answer any questions you may have about advertising in the parish magazine.

Help Us Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima

Visit our Parish Library to borrow a book or DVD about

Mary and the children of Fatima. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, the Parish Library has a collection of books and DVDs about Mary and the children of Fatima.

Here are just some of the titles: Our Lady of Fatima: 100

years of stories, prayers, and devotions, Fatima 2017, Vision of Fatima, The 13th Day (DVD), and Finding Fatima

(DVD).

The Library is located in the Holy Family Center and is open during office hours.

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Children’s Liturgy of the Word

(CLOW) This beautiful ministry is designed for children in grades K-

3 to be able to listen to the Word of God at Mass in language that they are better able to understand during the 9:00 Sunday morning Mass. An older child may accompany a younger sibling. Children of preschool age must be accompanied by a parent. All children should use the restrooms before Mass begins. Please contact Leif Erickson at leife100@gmail.com for more information if you are considering volunteering as a shepherd or leader.

Honor Our Blessed

Mother During the

Month of May Please join us as we honor our Blessed Mother during the month of May.

Bring Flowers to Honor Mary

• Now through the end of May, we invite you to bring flowers from your garden to surround the Blessed Mother statue that will sit in the narthex during the rest of the month.

Saint Joseph Cemetery Our parish cemetery is a beautiful, quiet spot located off Glenside Road in Downingtown. We have many traditional burial plots available and a Columbarium to hold cremains of loved ones. If you are interested in purchasing a plot or a niche for the future for yourself or your loved ones, call the parish office at 610-269-8294.

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Cat’s Meow

Collectible of St.

Joseph Church! Our youth group is selling Cat’s Meow collectibles of our church! The cost is $20 and it is a purr-fect keepsake of the third building that stands as a witness to our Catholic faith here in Downingtown. Stop by the parish office to purchase yours! Your purchase will help our par ish’s young people who are attending a Youth Conference this summer at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Safe Environment Saturday, June 3

9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Center To register visit, www.virtus.org

The Archdiocese and the Harrisburg Child Protective Services Law requires all employees and volunteers who may have any possible contact with children in a parish/school function, or a function that takes place on school or parish property, to complete the safe environment trainings required by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Parish Religious Education News Office: 610-873-8798

P.R.E.P.

Registration for 2017-2018 is underway. Register now. All pertinent information can be found under PREP on the parish website. Call the PREP Office with any questions.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School registrations are being accepted. For more information, please visit the PREP website at www.stjosephrc.org,

Ascension of the Lord

Mass Schedule Holy Day of Obligation, Thursday, May 25

Wednesday, May 24

7 PM Vigil

Thursday, May 25

7 AM, 9 AM, 12:05 PM, 7 PM

Please Note Confession Times

*There will only be 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM Confessions on Wednesday, May 24 due to the vigil for

Ascension Thursday.*

The Parish Office will be open from 10 AM-2 PM.

Summer Office Hours There will be a slight change of our parish office hours starting Tuesday, May 30 through Tuesday, September 5.

Summer Office Hours will be:

Monday-Thursday

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have an evening event, please make sure to pick up the key before the office closes.

Memorial Day

Weekend

Friday, May 26

The Parish Office will be open from 9AM-1 PM

Monday, May 29—Memorial Day The Parish Office will be closed

The Parish will have one daily mass at 8 a.m.

There will be a 9 a.m. service at Saint Joseph Cemetery.

Masstimes.org

When you are vacationing or traveling, visit Masstimes.org &

find a church anywhere in the world!

Parish Registration

Sunday, June 4 Sunday, June 4 Sunday, June 4 Sunday, June 4 at 10 a.m. . . . in the Saint John Neumann Room in Church.

As a new parishioner, this provides you with a chance to meet our parish Priests, School Principal, Parish Services Director, Director of Religious Education and members of our Stewardship Committee.

Youth Ministry News

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Join the Teens of Saint Joseph Parish at the Franciscan University of Steubenville for a weekend of Faith, Fellowship and Fun. We will be attending the Summer Conference July 14 - 16, 2017. For more information, please go to www.stjosephrc.org/youth-ministry/ to download the Flyer and Registration Form. If you have any questions, please call Father Rossi at the Parish office or email him at frrossi@stjosephrc.org.

Looking for a way to remember your loved one?

There are still Altar Flowers ($75), Sanctuary Candles ($10) and Chapel Sanctuary Candles ($10) available for 2017.

To purchase any of these, visit the Parish Office.

ST. JOSEPH ELDER CARE Have a concern? Need some guidance?

The elder care program is available to assist you with your concerns and needs. We offer support, guidance, community resource information, and coordination of needed services via phone or in person. Holistic assessments can be provided to assist in identifying needs; thereafter a care plan is developed to provide you with options to meet those needs. Assessments, service coordination, advocacy, supportive listening, and compassionate care is provided by the Elder Care Manager, Lisa Grillo. Call Lisa for your phone consultation or in person assessment at 610-269-7480. Calls are welcome from all persons. The Elder Care Office is located in the Parish Office.

The 10th10th10th10th Annual St. Joseph Community Festival

Tuesday, June 20 Tuesday, June 20 Tuesday, June 20 Tuesday, June 20 ---- Saturday, June 24Saturday, June 24Saturday, June 24Saturday, June 24 6-10 PM Tuesday-Thursday 6-11 PM Friday and Saturday

$25 Ride-All-Night Wrist Bands Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjoefestival Official Website: http://www.stjoesfestival.com

50/50 Raffle Tickets

Please come to the parish office to purchase or return your 50/50 raffle tickets.

Donate

We are looking for unopened adult beverages. Please donate them for use for the

festival Cheer Wheel booth. Drop off your bottles at the parish Office.

Volunteer

We are looking for booth captains, help with setup, electrical work, security, medical, games, food, advertising, etc. Use our website to volunteer for your particular interest!

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• Delicious homemade baked goods at our Bake Sale located in our air conditioned Bingo Hall.

• Enjoy some adult cheer in our Beer Garden while listening to LIVE bands. Beer, wine, and a tiki-bar available.

On the Parish Grounds: Amusements, Rides (tickets or discounted all-night wrist band), Games, Cheer Wheel, Big Sixx Wheel, 21, Beer Garden, Tiki Bar, Bingo, Parish Food Booth, Funnel Cake, New Bands!

Check out our Facebook page and official website above for most information about the festival. CLEAN, SAFE, AND FAMILY FRIENDLY!

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Helping Other People Everyday

(H.O.P.E.) Rides require 48 hours notice.

HOPE provides rides to doctors’ appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other necessary errands.

To request a ride for the week of 5/15, please contact Debbie Hastings at 610-304-0631 or

Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041.

To request a ride for the week of 5/22, please contact Janine Lill at 610-269-3055 or

Karen McManus 610-269-6979.

HOPE is in need of 4 Coordinators.

Coordinators book rides for clients for one week every six weeks. For most weeks, there are requests for 4-7 rides. Coordinators do not typically drive clients, but they may if they wish.

Please contact Helen Lyons for more information or to volunteer at 610-873-8041 or helenmlyons@yahoo.com.

May Mercy Hospice Schedule Group 1 - Chicken Supreme

Group 2 - Deep Dish Turkey Pot Pie Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.

Poor Box Collection

May 7 total: $342.00

The Poor Box for May & June is for Good Works.

Sunday, May 7 Collection Total

$83,855.15

Ordinary Income: $27,110.70 (583 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,876.96

Weekly EFT: $5,846.27 (212 participants)

Monthly EFT: $35,431.00 (350 participants)

Weekly Credit Card: $545.00 (23 participants)

Monthly Credit Card: $12,045.22 (130 participants)

Collection Total: $83,855.15

In the reading from the Acts of the Apostles we see how the first community of Christians gathered together to discern and resolve how to care for each others’ needs. As good stewards of the sisters and brothers who gathered around the Eucharistic table, the community of faith selected those among them who were to ensure that no one was neglected.

How do we resolve to serve the needs of our parish family? How do we ensure that those who might be perceived to be the least of our brothers and sisters are not left alone and neglected?

(International Catholic Stewardship Council’s

May Newsletter)

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2nd Collection Total

for Catholic Home Missions

$6,702.67 Thank you for your generosity!

The next meeting will take place on Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Center. During the month of May, we will be watching and discussing the YouTube videos of Fr. Mike Schmitz. The King’s Men (18 & over) offers a time with other men to engage, discuss and challenge you into living a full Christian life. Every meeting starts with a rosary, a 15- minute spiritual exercise, 30 minutes for discussion and 15 minutes of challenges among your peers.

Good Works, Partner Church Perhaps you are looking for a way to make a difference in someone's life? Join us as we partner with Good Works, on the third Saturday of the month (volunteer one month or every month) to make repairs on a home of someone in need. Bring along your teenage children, no experience is required. Make a difference in someone's life, while enjoying Christian fellowship, and even a good lunch!

Email gwpartnerchuch@gmail.com for more info or to sign up for a Saturday.

Feed the Hungry: Lend a hand to help Safe Harbor

On the first Friday of every month, St. Joseph parishioners prepare, deliver, and serve dinner to 25 women residents at Safe Harbor in West Chester. Would you like to be part of this fulfilling – and needed – outreach?

We need volunteers to: • Prepare one of the components of the meal – a main

dish, a vegetable, a starch, a salad, and a dessert. • Be part of the team that delivers and serves the meal.

We arrive at Safe Harbor at 4 p.m., serve between 4:30 and 5 p.m., then go home.

If you are interested in volunteering on a rotating schedule or if you would like to learn more,

please contact parishioner Elizabeth Sokol at ebsokol47@gmail.com

Our next meal day is Friday, June 2. Thank you.

St. Joseph Mom’s Group St. Joe’s Moms Group meets each Tuesday after 9:00 a.m. Mass from 10 to 11:30 in the Parish Meeting Center behind the school. It’s a great opportunity to worship and then get together with other moms for a little bit of socializing while the kids play. For questions, please contact Liz at 610-316-9406 or lizhennessey@gmail.com.

The Loaves and Fishes Project With the Loaves and Fishes Project,

giving is as easy as 1-2-3:

• Grab a can of soup, a box of pasta, or any non-

perishable item from your cupboard as you dash out the door to Mass.

• Drop off your donation in the “Loaves and Fishes” closet on your right as you come into church.

• Enter the church with the warm feeling of a nourished soul!

The Loaves and Fishes team delivers the items to the Lord’s Pantry in Downingtown. Feel free to contribute to this “ongoing food drive” once a week, once a month, once a year - anytime. As a church family, we can make a much appreciated contribution and a significant impact to a charity that helps over 700 families every week.

Please contact Nancy Farrington at nmfarrington@gmail.com or 610-620-3619 for more info.

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Charismatic Prayer Group

Charismatic prayer group meets on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Please join us in the chapel as we deepen our prayer life, deepen our relationship with the Lord, and worship as a community. For info, call Joe McCahon at 610-716-3084.

Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in

the Parish Meeting Center. Is Our Blessed Mother calling

you? Everyone is welcome. For more information please call Jim McGowan at 610-812-4160.

Prime Timers Our Annual Picnic is June 14 at 12 noon.

St. Joseph’s seniors meet from September to June for activities and socialization. Different activities and club reports are provided at our monthly meetings. Club membership is only $15 for the year that began in September and is open to all those age 50+. New potential members and visitors can attend free and are always welcome to enjoy the companionship and socialization.

For more details on membership, please call Mary at 610-269-3650 or Paul at 610-873-2794.

Malvern Retreat House

Malvern Family Festival Malvern Retreat House will host a Family Festival on Sunday, June 11 from 1pm-6pm. The day will kick off with outdoor Sunday Mass presided by Bishop Edward Deliman at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine. After Mass, other activities that will be offered include performances by The Donut Man and Grammy-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Marty Rotella, children's games, food, and DJ-directed music and activities. The cost is only $25 per car, including food. Please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400 for more information.

Separated & Divorced Retreat A special retreat for separated and divorced Catholics will be held the weekend of June 16-18. Catholic author , speaker and divorce recovery expert Lisa Duffy will give several presentations, including The Six Keys to Healing and Y our

Own Self Worth. Please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400 for more information.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

News

Tradition! A Celebration of the 25th Anniversary

of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Join his Excellency, Archbishop Chaput, for an important, one day event on June 19, 2017 at the Sheraton Downtown Hotel, Philadelphia. Come hear Jeff Cavins, Dr Scott Hahn, Dr. Matthew Bunson, Dr. Jonathan Reyes, Dr. Deborah Savage and Mother Assumpta Long and her sisters address Catholic belief, liturgical prayer/practices, moral living and prayer life in light of the four pillars of the Catechism. For the schedule and registration information, go to: http://phillyocf.org/wpcontent/uploads/2017/04/tradition.pdf . All are welcome! **Catholic elementary school teachers and catechists will receive two core credits.

Quo Vadis Days 2017

June 26-29, 2017

Black Rock Retreat Center

Retreat for young men graduating 8th – 12th grade.

$35.00 / person

Register by Friday, June 9

Gather with the Philadelphia Seminarians and other high school men for 4 days of dynamic talks, small group discussions, meaningful prayer experiences, and a fun environment including a ropes course, swimming pool and a lake, basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and more.

To Register, visit: www.heedthecall.org Questions? Contact the Vocations Office for the Diocesan

Priesthood at (610) 667-5778.

CYACC

Are you a Catholic adult in your 20s and 30s? If so, join us this Wednesday May 17 at 7:30 p.m. for our May Social Night at

the Get Air KoP trampoline park - $15/person for our one-hour bounce session. Then we're hopping over to the Fox & Hound Pub for some food, drink, and fellowship. For more info, check us out at www.cyacc.org or on Facebook.

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Bishop Shanahan News

Summer Programs Bishop Shanahan High School and Dr. Richard Fuller offer a summer learning experience in four areas: Algebra I enrichment program (grades 5-9); Math

Programs: Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus & Calculus (grades 8-12); “Critical Thinking and Study Skills” program (grades 8-12); and a PSAT/SAT Program (grades 8-12 with a student teacher ratio of 8:1).

For information, call Dr. Fuller 610-275-9660 or BSHS 610-518-1300. All classes begin June 19, 2017. Fall SAT/PSAT classes start on September 11, 2017.

3rd Annual Michael's Run

for Trisomy 21 Saturday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m.

Caln Municipal Park, Thorndale. The event includes a kids race,1 mile walk, 5k run,

music, food, athletic gear and raffle prizes, including 4 tickets to the Phillies! All proceeds benefit The Children's Hospital of

Philadelphia's Trisomy 21 Program. Visit http://www.michaelsrunt21.org

Healing Mass Saturday, May 20 at 10 AM

SS. Philip & James Church Open to all who are in need of healing prayers. This special Mass includes beautiful music, special prayers and Anointing of the Sick. All who are ill, caregivers, family members, those grieving a loss, struggling with addiction or anyone with a special need will benefit from this special service. Questions? Contact Jane Press at 610-363- 9588.

IHM Nun Run Join us on June 3, 2017 for the I.H.M. Nun Run, a 5K run/walk at Villa Maria House of Studies, Immaculata, PA which is across the street from Immaculata University. Start time is 8:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall, the retirement home for the aged and infirmed Sisters of IHM. Registration information can be found at www.ihmnunrun.org, May 30 is the last day to register. No race day registrations.